JOURNAL OF MAINR ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY. IO9 



Mmnt (!5rnitl)0l0gtral S^nnrtg 



A Quarterly Magazine Devoted to the Study and Protection of Birds 



Vol. X Published December 1, 1908 No. 4 



SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $1.00 a year; 25 cents a copy 



OFFICERS OF THE MAINE ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY 



Pres., Prof. Leslie A. Lee, Brunswick W. H. Brownson, Portland 



Vice-Pres.. Dr. H. H. Brock, Portland Editor 



Sec.-Treas., J. Merton Swain, Farmington Frank T. Noble, Augusta 



Councillors, Capt. H. L. Spinney, Seguin Associate Editor 

 Ora W. Knight. Bangor 



The present issue of the Journal completes the tenth vohime, 

 which contains about one hundred and twenty-five pages made up 

 of contributions of permanent value by the members of the Maine 

 Ornithological Society. Many articles have been printed which are 

 distinct additions to the bird literature of the State. Copious migra- 

 tion reports have been a feature of the Journal for several years, 

 and the latest ones in this volume are compiled with unusual care. 

 The members of the society have furnished a goodly number of 

 notes containing current news about birds, and giving many obser- 

 vations of interest. The list of members printed in this issue shows 

 that the society is having a steady and healthy growth. Very few 

 members are in arrears. It is especially to be desired that dues and 

 subscriptions be paid promptly in advance. The editor desires to 

 thank all the members who have responded so readily to his request 

 for articles and notes. It is urged that during the coming year a 

 persistent effort be made to increase the membership. Almost every 

 member can secure one new name if he makes the necessary effort. 

 If the list of members could be doubled, a larger and better 

 Journal, more satisfactorily illustrated, could be issued. The 

 eleventh volume will be kept up to the former standard, and 

 improved as opportunity offers. 



